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Old 05-11-2011, 12:03 PM   #8
Big D
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Default Re: Why did they use metal valve stems?

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Originally Posted by Clem Clement View Post
We had very few paved roads. Much of the driving was in mud, partricularly in the rainy season. The nut on the metal stem has a leather backing which sealed the stem hole in the rim. The cap screwed onto the nut and protected the stem from the muud and junk.

Interesting, very true---- never thought about it from that point of view..
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